Asahi: PlayStation 4 to be over 40,000 yen

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The PlayStation 4 will launch this year for over 40,000 yen (about $428), according to a report in major Japanese daily the Asahi Shimbun. That's the first clear indication we've gotten on pricing for the new system, and suggests that while Sony isn't pricing the PS4 too aggressively, it's learned its lesson from the shaky PlayStation 3 launch. For comparison, upon release in 2006 the PS3 cost around 60,000 yen in its more expensive configuration, and $599 in the US. Meanwhile, the cheapest PS3 now costs 24,980 yen in Japan versus $269 in the US. Were the PS4 to launch at 40,000 yen in Japan, we'd expect an American price of around $400 or more.

The Asahi Shimbun further corroborates things we've heard from other reports, such as a 2013 launch for the US and Japan no mention was made of Europe, suggesting the release there may well slip into 2014. Elsewhere, the report says that the PS4 controller will feature a touch pad and be "roughly the same shape" as the current Dual Shock 3. Finally, the Asahi Shimbun states in no uncertain terms that February 20th is the date when we'll hear all this information confirmed for real.

Good price.

If i had to guess..i think that would be around $700 AU

400 US, probably going to see a couple of different SKUs, as long as it doesnt block used games this is shaping up very nicely for PS4.

I expect a $425-$450 price tag, considering we can't just use the market rate conversion. Either way, not too bad.

Great news.

I expect $599 and have to work overtime so it feels like I've earned it.

I expect $599 and have to work overtime so it feels like I've earned it.

ninjapirate2000

Nonstop-Madness

9.5/10 sig.

instead of a touchscreen, i would rather have to paddles/buttons on the backside of the controller

$400 is at the ends of my comfort zone.

Still, just a rumor.

$400 is at the ends of my comfort zone.

Still, just a rumor.

whiskeystrike

$400 dollars sounds about right, Theres no cell tech to make it expensive, and Sony can make a Blu Ray player for like 20 dollars now.

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$400 is at the ends of my comfort zone.

Still, just a rumor.

crimsonman1245

$400 dollars sounds about right, Theres no cell tech to make it expensive, and Sony can make a Blu Ray player for like 20 dollars now.

Yeah Sony would have to really deliver to convince me to spend over $400... admittedly I wouldn't mind if they were a little bit more just to make more money off the launch :p

Certainly not terrible for launch price.

I will have one by the end of the year if the games are there too.

If true, it would be great to see that Sony learned something from the PS3 launch. The $400 range is pretty reasonable; definitely more attractive than $599.99 :x

400$ Max would be a good launch price. Any more and it feels pretty expensive.

Hopefully it'll be pretty decent at that price.  If so I'll have it day one.

im hoping for $375 including tax

The Vita and 599 USD taught them nothing. If I owned Sony stock, I've be bailing out right about now.Zeviander

If they sell the PS4 at $400 that would be fine, I'd buy one at $400.

I think Sony learned their lesson with the PS3.

if wii u is over priced that sure as heck is over priced and i can bet on it being 600 blocking used games 

if wii u is over priced that sure as heck is over priced and i can bet on it being 600 blocking used games 

mariokart64fan

400 is a price I'm willing to pay just don't be 599 again.

$400 would be great. $450 is pushing it.

Would be awesome if they shock us and launch for $350.

if wii u is over priced that sure as heck is over priced and i can bet on it being 600 blocking used games 

mariokart64fan

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I expect $599 and have to work overtime so it feels like I've earned it.

campzor

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I expect $599 and have to work overtime so it feels like I've earned it.

Djmaster214

Certainly not terrible for launch price.

PhazonBlazer

[QUOTE="Giancar"]A great price point IF true for a next gen console. What do you expect with the rumored specs, to be free?Zeviander

No thanks, because that would mean it wouldnt be as graphically capable as if it were sold for $400  and selling at a loss for example. This is a 10 (realistically, a 5) year investment. $300 pretty much gets you a wii u...

Also WTF.. why would you want ascension on the vita for? Exclusive even :|  That seems like a stupid business decision. I want my God of War experience to be on a home console. 

instead of a touchscreen, i would rather have to paddles/buttons on the backside of the controller

jsmoke03

I can roll with that price, assuming this is true.

That's a lot better than what the PS3 launched. Shouldn't take too long for it to drop to what I am willing to pay. Only thing that could kill it all for me now is of they fight used games. That happens and I am PC only next gen.AmazonTreeBoa